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Ten short tracks spotlight Dexter Gordon’s tenor sax artistry — Static01.nyt.com

Ten short tracks spotlight Dexter Gordon’s tenor sax artistry

The New York Times published a feature presenting 10 short selections that aim to showcase the playing of Dexter Gordon, the tall, debonair tenor saxophonist known as the “Sophisticated Giant.” The piece and its contributors describe Gordon’s sound as having a seemingly effortless power and a profound sincerity; on

Editor suggests where a new listener can begin with jazz — Static01.nyt.com

Editor suggests where a new listener can begin with jazz

A Gen Z reader asked which jazz musicians and recordings are good entry points, and David Renard, an editor on The New York Times Culture desk who edits the “5 Minutes That Will Make You Love” series, offered guidance for newcomers. Renard advised starting with the canon. He pointed to